Thirty six jobs to go as TJ Hughes closes in Shrewsbury

More than 1,000 jobs, including 36 in Shropshire, are to be lost after administrators of department store chain TJ Hughes announced the last day of trading of 22 of its stores.


Bridgnorth woman arrested after crash death

A Shropshire woman was arrested after a road crash in which a pedestrian died.


Whitchurch benefits cheat ran eBay store

A Shropshire woman earned thousands of pounds running a business on internet auction site eBay, while claiming income support and housing and council tax benefits, a court heard.


Delight at Burwarton Show success

The new chairman of the Burwarton Show today said he was delighted with the “unprecedented” level of interest in this year’s record-breaking event.


TNS out to make mark in Shropshire Senior Cup fina

The New Saints are eager to mark their historic debut in the Shropshire Senior Cup final tomorrow by lifting the trophy.


Ditton Prior doctor’s act not malpractice, hearing told

An end-of-life care specialist has said she believed a Shropshire doctor was relieving the distress of a terminally-ill patient rather than hastening his death when he gave a large dose of diamorphine, a hearing heard.


Ex-Judas Priest star KK Downing in Astbury Hall marquee plea

The former guitarist of rock group Judas Priest is seeking permission to put up marquees for weddings and other functions in the grounds of his Shropshire home.


Shrewsbury Town agree deal for new striker Gornell

Shrewsbury Town have finally reached an agreement with League Two rivals Accrington Stanley over the transfer of striker Terry Gornell.


Scrambler Frank Pottenger, 80, pledges to carry on until he dies

An 80-year-old man from the Wales/Shropshire border has vowed to carry on motorbike scrambling until the day he dies.


Scrap parking fees plea to boost Wem trade

A shopkeeper today called on council chiefs to scrap parking charges in a Shropshire town after new Government plans were unveiled to help struggling high streets.


New West Mercia Chief Constable David Shaw calm about future

The public should not panic about cuts to the police budget, the new chief constable of West Mercia Police has said.


Wellington pensioner digs up ‘leggy’ potato

This wacky vegetable is the latest to come out of the garden of Shropshire pensioner Fred Coxill.


Private firm chosen for Shrewsbury lights

A private firm has been selected to manage Shrewsbury’s Christmas lights this winter as part of an overhaul of the town’s annual display.


Tribute gig dates for Ludlow man Gary Bamford

Benefit gigs will be held in London, Brighton and Bristol in memory of a Shropshire father and his family who were killed in a road crash in Jamaica.


Guests flee blaze at hotel

Two guests had a lucky escape when fire ripped through a building alongside a Shropshire hotel.


Roads system ‘not working’

Council chiefs today admitted Welshpool’s controversial one-way system was not working and have ordered a review to look at possible alternatives.


Bronze ambition

It's official, that post-holiday feeling can wear off in as little as seven days.


First look at Range Rover Evoque

Take a look at the brand new Range Rover Evoque.


The Severn Breakfast Show Podcast with Neil Bentley – episode 40

Neil Bentley and Carlie Swain – made very small and with no moving parts.


Telford vicar Kevin Evans undeterred by cash bid failure

A Shropshire vicar hoping to unearth the secrets of a medieval chapel lost to the ravages of time has missed out on a cash bid to fund it.


Decision on Oswestry leisure centre seen as big blow

A decision by the owners to mothball a £2 million leisure and entertainment complex in Oswestry is a blow to the town, councillors said today.


Newtown ‘ghost town’ warning as stores shut

Newtown could become a “ghost town” if more is not done to support businesses, it was said today. The warning came amid claims shops are continuing to shut because owners can no longer afford to keep going.


M54 in Shropshire closed after multi-vehicle collision

Shropshire’s M54 was closed today following a multi-vehicle collision.


Protesters remain at UK Coal site

Three weeks after UK Coal was granted an order to evict protesters from their site at Huntington Lane, the camp remains. Take a look at the latest scenes.


Peter Reid expecting a tough Shrewsbury Town test

Peter Reid today hailed Shrewsbury Town as one of League Two’s top teams – insisting Saturday’s season opener would give his Plymouth Argyle a ‘yardstick’ of what to expect.


Shock at Jamaica death of Ludlow dad Gary Bamford

A Shropshire father, his 17-year daughter and his ex-partner have died after the minibus they were travelling in collided head-on with a pick-up truck in Jamaica.


AFC Telford set to face old pals at Chasetown

AFC Telford United will square up to several familiar faces when they travel to Chasetown for their final away friendly before the start of the season.


Shropshire doctor ‘gave cancer patient fatal drug dose’

A Shropshire family doctor deliberately hastened the death of a terminally ill patient by giving him a fatal overdose of medication, it has been claimed at a medical tribunal.


Shropshire Council vow on sell-off worries

No more schools or council houses will be sold off as part of Shropshire Council’s attempts to save money, officials have said.


Inquest opens on Casey Breese, 12

An inquest has been opened and adjourned on a 12-year-old boy who died after goalposts fell on him in Mid Wales.

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